Hoffner Ultrex

guardjim · October 25, 2011, 02:25 AM

Anyone familiar with this holster? Looks like a good high rise for a revolver, but I wonder if it's any good.

orionengnr · October 26, 2011, 07:24 PM

I have two of the Hoffners Miurage (the website includes it as an "Ultrux"), one for the K-frame and one for the N-frame. Since this is the revolver forum, I am hoping that is what you are inquiring about.
http://www.hoffners.com/holster.htm
http://www.hoffners.com/min4a.jpg

They are a well engineered, clever design. In my humble opinion, it works very well with a 4" K-frame, and that is the one I bought first.

I was impressed enough that I added an N-frame one about a year ago. However, the additional size and weight of an N-frame makes it a bit less stable and more difficult to carry comfortably.

Lucky 7 · October 27, 2011, 07:28 AM

After a lot of research, I purchased that holster for my 3" GP100 last fall and have been thoroughly impressed. Under a loose t-shirt or untucked button-up, the gun disappears and is quite comfortable. A co-worker, and fellow revolver fan, tried it on and ordered one for his S&W 65 4" the same day. He's been carrying it for 2 months now and seems satisfied as well.

Regards,
Lucky

HuntAndFish · October 27, 2011, 07:09 PM

Another favorable data point. Have one for a 4" K-frame. It works.

guardjim · October 28, 2011, 12:35 AM

Thanks to all for your help.

October 25, 2011, 02:25 AM	#1
guardjim Member Join Date: September 13, 2011 Posts: 41	Hoffner Ultrex Anyone familiar with this holster? Looks like a good high rise for a revolver, but I wonder if it's any good.

October 27, 2011, 07:28 AM	#3
Lucky 7 Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2002 Posts: 454	After a lot of research, I purchased that holster for my 3" GP100 last fall and have been thoroughly impressed. Under a loose t-shirt or untucked button-up, the gun disappears and is quite comfortable. A co-worker, and fellow revolver fan, tried it on and ordered one for his S&W 65 4" the same day. He's been carrying it for 2 months now and seems satisfied as well. Regards, Lucky __________________ Signature Space For Rent. SOLD! "Just relax. Breath normally. All you should see is the front sight post. Ignore the the target. Wait for the pause between breaths and when you feel good about it...ease the trigger back." -PMI Sgt. Hopkins, USMC

October 27, 2011, 07:09 PM	#4
HuntAndFish Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 580	Another favorable data point. Have one for a 4" K-frame. It works. __________________ NRA Benefactor MSSA Life Member

October 26, 2011, 07:24 PM	#2
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,177	I have two of the Hoffners Miurage (the website includes it as an "Ultrux"), one for the K-frame and one for the N-frame. Since this is the revolver forum, I am hoping that is what you are inquiring about. http://www.hoffners.com/holster.htm http://www.hoffners.com/min4a.jpg They are a well engineered, clever design. In my humble opinion, it works very well with a 4" K-frame, and that is the one I bought first. I was impressed enough that I added an N-frame one about a year ago. However, the additional size and weight of an N-frame makes it a bit less stable and more difficult to carry comfortably.

October 28, 2011, 12:35 AM	#5
guardjim Member Join Date: September 13, 2011 Posts: 41	Thanks to all for your help.